{"product_id":"9798337401225","title":"Tokusatsu","description":"Author: Marvin Ringard\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9798337401225\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Insight Editions\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 16 Dec 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 208 Format: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the rich, decades-long history of all your favorite kaiju, super sentai, and more in this illustrated guide to the technical innovations, iconic aesthetics, and pop culture legacy of tokusatsu! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n Tokusatsu (which translates literally as “special filming”) is one of Japan’s most beloved art forms. From \u003ci\u003ekaiju\u003c\/i\u003e such as Godzilla and Mothra to \u003ci\u003esuper sentai\u003c\/i\u003e including the Power Rangers and Ultraman, tokusatsu has brought countless fan-favorite characters to life with its distinctive and groundbreaking special effects. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eTokusatsu\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the medium’s long and colorful history with lavish illustrations showcasing the eye-catching visuals of the genre—from terrifying monsters to giant robots and Lycra-clad superheroes. It examines the interplay of evolving technologies and Japanese culture from the 1950s to today, and there are biographies of legendary, genre-defining directors including Eiji Tsuburaya, Sonny Chiba, and Tohl Narita. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n Written by a passionate expert, this panoramic celebration has something special to offer die-hard tokusatsu fans, film and pop culture buffs, and the newly curious alike.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46661128323230,"sku":"HPC-9798337401225","price":69.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9798337401225.jpg?v=1775012895","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9798337401225","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}